drugcoverage - Abraxane - Abraxis BioScience Canada, Inc.

Medication Brand Name:

Abraxane

Active Ingredient:

nanoparticle, albumin-bound [nab] paclitaxel

DIN(s) in Canada:

02281066

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Manufacturer/Distributor:

Abraxis BioScience Canada, Inc.

DrugCoverage Category:

Cancer

See Also:

The ABRAXANE^® Patient Assistance Program (1-888-525-5959) will research and investigate private reimbursement options for patients. ABRAXANE^® is an eligible benefit through some private insurance plans, and is being reviewed for funding by provincial/ territorial programs and federal plans. For more detailed information (including reimbursement criteria, guidelines, claim forms) click HERE.

Coverage/Reimbursement by Private Insurance Plans in Canada
	ABRAXANE^® is an eligible benefit through some private insurance plans.

Coverage/Reimbursement by Canadian Provincial/Territorial Programs
Province	Coverage	Program / Eligibility Criteria
AB		Abraxane is covered according to eligibility criteria by the Alberta Cancer Board.
BC		Abraxane is covered according to eligibility criteria through the BC Cancer Agency.
MB		Abraxane is covered according to eligibility criteria by Cancer Care Manitoba.
NB		Abraxane is covered according to the eligibility criteria for patients receiving care in a New Brunswick cancer facility.
NL		Abraxane is covered according to eligibility criteria for patients receiving care in a Newfoundland and Labrador cancer centre.
NT		Abraxane is under review for funding by the Territory.
NS		Abraxane is covered according to eligibility criteria by Cancer Care Nova Scotia.
NU		Abraxane is under review for funding by the Territory.
ON		Abraxane is covered according to eligibility criteria by Cancer Care Ontario.
PE		Abraxane is under review for funding by the Province.
QC		Abraxane is covered according to eligibility criteria by the RAMQ and is on the liste de médicaments d'exception.
SK		Abraxane is under review for funding by the Province.
YT		Abraxane is under review for funding by the Territory.

Coverage/Reimbursement by Canadian Federal Plans
Plan	Coverage	Program / Eligibility Criteria
Veterans Affairs Canada		ABRAXANE is covered by Veterans Affairs Canada as a standard benefit without restrictions.
Canadian Forces Health Services		ABRAXANE is covered by Canadian Forces Health Services.
Public Services Health Care Plan		ABRAXANE may be covered by the Public Services Health Care Plan following an individual case review.
Non-Insured Health Benefits		ABRAXANE is not currently on the NIHB Drug Benefit List.